Thank you for the critical piece of information up front about 3-way and 4-way switches. I purchased a 3-way dimmer switch and was attempting to install it where a 4-way switch was which I now know you can’t do. Replaced the other switch which was a 3-way and all good! Thanks!
I wasted a day trying to hook up this dimmer switch, so embarrassing. I tried ever way and finally gave up and went home. Thanks to your video it took me 5 minutes the next day. Their instructions leave out a lot. The need to hire you.
I have a single pole that only has two black wires. One seems to be the ground and the other is daisy chained to the switch next to it. Is it still possible to hook up the dimmer?
I connected the switch with both wires on the right and now understand I need to switch the hot wire to the left side. My issue is the power works but the lignt is on in the off position and off in the on position. Do you think this change will correct that before I go and mess with it?
Can the dimmer switch replace EITHER of the 3-way switches, or can it only replace the 'left hand' one on the wiring diagram you show at 0:23 into the video?
The common connects to the black/darker common screw. This screw serves one of two purposes depending on where it is positioned in the circuit run: Either it accepts the incoming black (hot) wire from the power source, or it connects to the black (hot) wire that leads onward to the light fixture.
Thank you for the critical piece of information up front about 3-way and 4-way switches. I purchased a 3-way dimmer switch and was attempting to install it where a 4-way switch was which I now know you can’t do. Replaced the other switch which was a 3-way and all good! Thanks!
Thank you, thank you!!! Those darned traveler wires! Glad you mentioned that. No one else had.
I don't totally understand why that works but it does. Glad I could help.
I wasted a day trying to hook up this dimmer switch, so embarrassing. I tried ever way and finally gave up and went home. Thanks to your video it took me 5 minutes the next day. Their instructions leave out a lot. The need to hire you.
That's great to hear!
The part where you said you can switch the traveler wires saved the day
That's awesome. I'm glad it helped.
Thanks a million for this video. It saved me money and time and hassle
Great. I'm glad it helped!
I have a single pole that only has two black wires. One seems to be the ground and the other is daisy chained to the switch next to it. Is it still possible to hook up the dimmer?
I connected the switch with both wires on the right and now understand I need to switch the hot wire to the left side. My issue is the power works but the lignt is on in the off position and off in the on position. Do you think this change will correct that before I go and mess with it?
My light can also be on in the off position. If you have multiple switches then there is no on or off position.
Can the dimmer switch replace EITHER of the 3-way switches, or can it only replace the 'left hand' one on the wiring diagram you show at 0:23 into the video?
I believe you can replace any of the switches. You may have to play with the traveler wires and swap them on the switch to get it to work right.
Where does the common also connect too
The common connects to the black/darker common screw. This screw serves one of two purposes depending on where it is positioned in the circuit run: Either it accepts the incoming black (hot) wire from the power source, or it connects to the black (hot) wire that leads onward to the light fixture.
What would happen if I accidentally connect the hot wire to the traveler terminal? Thank you!
I'm not sure how the light would act if you did. It wouldn't work correctly but I don't think it would do any damage.
On the switch do you know what is the little blue adjuster for?
Its to adjust the dimmer range that helps controls the max brightness and sensitivity of the dimmer.
just what I needed... thanks a lot!!!
I'm glad it helped